Model Curriculum. 1. Construction Laboratory & Field Technician

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1 Model Curriculum 1. Construction Laboratory & Field Technician SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL: Construction Real Estate and Infrastructure Construction Quality Assurance & Quality Control CON/Q0402 4

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Curriculum Trainer Prerequisites Annexure: Assessment Criteria 13

4 Construction Laboratory & Field Technician CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a Construction Laboratory & Field Technician, in the Construction Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner Program Name Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID. ID CON/Q0402, v1.1 Version No. 1.1 Version Update Date Pre-requisites to Training Training Outcomes Preferably 10th Standard After completing this programme, participants will be able to: Select, operate and maintain test instruments & equipments for construction material testing:-check and measure prior to operation of instruments prior to testing. Able to select and use test instrument, & equipments for cement, concrete, brick, aggregate, soil and bitumen Carry out testing of cement, concrete, brick, block and aggregate:- Perform testing of cement, concrete, brick, block & aggregate sample Carry out testing of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory:- Perform testing of soil and bitumen sample in laboratory & carry out field testing of soil and bitumen Work effectively in a team to deliver desired results at the workplace:- Interact, communicate & support effectively with coworkers, superiors and sub-ordinates within the team and across interfacing teams to ensure effective execution of assigned task Plan and organize work to meet expected outcomes:- Prioritize work activities & organize desired resources prior to commencement of work to achieve desired results Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site:- Importance of Health & Safety aspects & safety measures to be followed while working

5 This course encompasses 6 out of 6 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of Construction Laboratory & Field Technician Qualification Pack issued by Construction Skill Development Council of India. Sr. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required No. 1 Introduction Theory Duration (08:00 hrs.) 2 Select, operate and maintain test instruments & equipment s for construction material testing Theory Duration (12:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (32:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N0404 Theory: 1. Introduction to the job roles 2. Major responsibilities of a Construction Laboratory and Felid Technician. 3. Role description/functions and tasks performed by a Construction Laboratory and Felid Technician 4. Expected personal attributes from the job role 5. Brief description about course content, mode of learning and duration of course 6. General hierarchy of QA/QC occupation 7. Future possible progression and career development provisions for Construction Laboratory and Felid Technician 8. Importance and necessity of maintaining quality in construction works 9. Introduction to various functions of a quality lab Theory: Knowledge of basic principles of measurement, geometry and arithmetic calculation Know about different type of PPE s used for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen. Know about different types of various tools, instruments and equipments used for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen Know about storing and handling technique of testing tools and equipments used in laboratory. Understand Importance of periodical calibration of testing tools,, instruments and equipment Able to check working condition of testing instruments and equipment used for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen Knowledge, working & purpose of compression testing machine for Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Classroom Requirement 1. Classroom of 30 students capacity 2. Black/White board 3. Projector/LED Monitor 4. Computer 5. Trade specific charts and other teaching aids Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Testing instruments: 1. Trowel 2. Sampling accessories for field density test of soil 3. Dishes 4. Weighing balance 5. Weighing dishes 6. Enameled trays 7. Desiccators 8. Thermometers, 9. Vernier calipers 10. Stopwatch 11. Straight edge 12. measuring tape

6 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required testing of cement, concrete, bricks and aggregate Proper repair and maintenance of tools and equipments for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen. Standard housekeeping procedure to be adopted in laboratory & field Demonstration/ Practical :- Wear appropriate PPE s prior to operation of instrument & prior to testing. Able to check the working condition of instrument, & equipment. Go through proper cleaning & lubrication of instrument, & equipment.as per manufactures specification. Able to check the calibration of instrument prior to testing as per standards. Able to select appropriate instrument/ for cement testing like IS sieves, Vicat, Le-Chatelier, Le-Chatelier flask and cube moulds and operate these instruments/ as per standard operating procedure Able to select appropriate instrument/ for concrete test like concrete cube moulds/ cylindrical moulds, slump cone, compacting factor test, Flow table test, Vee Bee test and operate these instruments/ as per standard operating procedure Able to select appropriate instrument/ for testing of fine aggregate like IS sieve, pycnometer, cylindrical metal container, oven, weighing balance and operate these instruments/ as per standard operating procedure Able to operate compressing testing machine as per standard operating procedure for cement/concrete cubes, brick sample & determine crushing value of coarse aggregate. Able to select appropriate instrument/ for testing of coarse aggregate like IS sieve, flakiness gauge, elongation gauge, 13. Vicat 14. Le-Chatelier 15. Le-Chatelier flask 16. cube moulds 17. Vibration machine 18. Standard cement cube moulds 19. Gauging trowel 20. Standard sieves for Fine aggregate tests 21. Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test 22. Pycnometer 23. calibrated volume measure for density test, 24. tamping rod 25. Brushes 26. Funnels 27. Graduated glass measuring cylinders 28. Concrete table vibrator 29. Slump cone Apparatus 30. compacting factor test 31. Flow table test 32. Vee Bee test 33. Compression testing machine 34. Casagrande 35. Plastic limit test 36. Shrinkage limit test 37. Compaction test 38. Permeability test 39. cylindrical metal container 40. heating oven 41. IS sieve 42. flakiness gauge 43. elongation gauge 44. crushing value

7 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required crushing value, impact value, abrasion value and operate these instruments/ as per standard operating procedure Able to take the reading, record temperature & monitor the instrument/ as per applicability and requirement. Able to select appropriate instrument/ for field testing of soil like IS sieves, compaction test, rapid moisture content meter, Casagrande s device, mechanical sieve shaker, heating oven, core cutting test and operate these instruments/ as per standard operating procedure. Able to select appropriate instrument/ for testing of bitumen like IS sieves, use centrifuger extractor, thermometer, specific gravity bottle, penetrometer, bitumen compactor, flash and fire point test, Marshall stability test and operate these instruments/ as per standard operating procedure. Maintain & upkeep all relevant tools, instruments, & equipment. 45. impact value 46. abrasion value 47. rapid moisture content meter 48. mechanical sieve shaker 49. specific gravity bottle 50. bitumen compactor 51. flash and fire point test 52. Marshall stability test Measuring tools: 1. Measuring Tape 2. Metal- Tri-Square 3. Spirit level 4. Steel scale Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves 4. Safety Shoes (Assorted size) 5. Safety Appron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of Safety instructions 3 Carry out testing of cement, concrete, bricks and aggregate Theory Duration (32:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (104:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N0405 Theory: Knowledge of basic principles of measurement, geometry and arithmetic calculation Able to do linear unit conversion & measurements Able to provide tag/number/label to collected test sample from field or test sample in laboratory Knowledge for acceptance/rejection criteria of cement, concrete, brick, block and aggregate test sample Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Testing instruments: 1. Trowel 2. dishes 3. Weighing balance 4. Weighing dishes 5. Enameled trays

8 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required Understand relevant standard test procedure prior to commencement of test. Visual/physical checking of samples of cement, concrete, brick, aggregate in field & laboratory. Select & use various tools and equipments related to cement, concrete, brick, block, aggregate testing in field and in site laboratory Standard procedure for preparing test specimen for various types of cement, concrete, brick, aggregate test in laboratory and in field Knowledge of standard test procedure for testing of cement, concrete, brick & aggregate. Safe operation of compression testing machine for testing of cement, concrete, brick and aggregate Proper repair and maintenance of tools and equipments relevant to cement, concrete, brick, aggregate testing Importance of periodical calibration of testing tools,, instruments and equipment Able to read and record reading of gauges and meters along with the least count Disposal/reuse of tested sample in appropriate manner Standard housekeeping procedure to be adopted in laboratory & field Able to protect instrument and equipments from dust and heat IS codes relevant to cement, concrete, brick and aggregate testing Demonstration/ Practical: Able to perform the initial preparatory work for making of sample Able to select cement sample as per test requirement and carry out sample preparation such as weighing, measuring, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability Able to weigh cement, make cement mortar, cast cement cubes & concrete cubes in fields and laboratory as per standard procedure for compressive 6. Desiccators 7. Thermometers 8. Vernier calipers 9. Stopwatch 10. Straight edge 11. measuring tape 12. Vicat 13. Le-Chatelier 14. Le-Chatelier flask 15. cube moulds 16. Vibration machine 17. Standard cement cube moulds 18. Gauging trowel 19. Standard sieves for Fine aggregate tests 20. Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test 21. Pycnometer 22. calibrated volume measure for density test, 23. tamping rod 24. Brushes 25. Funnels 26. Graduated glass measuring cylinders 27. Concrete table vibrator 28. Slump cone Apparatus 29. compacting factor test 30. Flow table test 31. Vee Bee test 32. Compression testing machine 33. cylindrical metal container 34. heating oven 35. IS sieve 36. flakiness gauge 37. elongation gauge 38. crushing value 39. impact value 40. abrasion value

9 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required strength testing of cement and concrete Able to store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration or dispose safely as per instruction perform cement test to determine consistency, initial and final setting, fineness, soundness, specific gravity, compressive strength test of cement as per standard test procedure perform workability test (slump cone test, compacting factor, Vee-bee test) of fresh concrete and compressive strength of hardened concrete as per standard test procedure able to perform fine aggregate test to determine specific gravity, particle size distribution, silt content, bulking of fine aggregate as per standard test procedure perform coarse aggregate test to determine specific gravity, bulk density, gradation, flakiness and elongation index, crushing value, impact value, abrasion value as per standard test procedure Able to perform test to determine compressive strength of cement cube and concrete cube as per standard test procedure perform brick test to determine water absorption, compressive strength, efflorescence per standard test procedure perform block test to determine water absorption, density and compressive strength as per standard test procedure report to superior in case sample to be tested is not as per standard test sample read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test select coarse and fine aggregate sample and carry out sample preparation such as washing, weighing, measuring, sieving, tamping, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability observe and record readings relevant to test in standard Performa as per applicability Measuring tools: 1. Measuring Tape 2. Metal- Tri-Square 3. Spirit level 4. Steel scale Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves 4. Safety Shoes (Assorted size) 5. Safety Appron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of Safety instructions

10 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required 4 Carry out testing of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory Theory Duration (40:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (104:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N0406 Theory: Basic principles of measurement, geometry and arithmetic calculation Able to do linear unit conversions & measurements Able to provide tag/number/label to collected test sample from field or test sample in laboratory Know how to collect, sample and shift soil and bitumen sample from field Knowledge of Acceptance/rejection criteria of soil and bitumen test sample Identify select & use various tools and equipments related to soil and bitumen testing in field and in site laboratory Storing and handling technique of soil and bitumen testing tools and equipments Visual/physical checking of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory. Familiar with standard test procedure for preparing test specimen for various types of soil and bitumen test in laboratory and in field Able to know how to handle hot bitumen during testing of bitumen Proper repair and maintenance of tools and equipments relevant to soil and bitumen testing Importance of periodical calibration of testing tools,, instruments and equipment Know how to read and record reading of gauges and meters along with the least count Disposal/reuse of tested sample in appropriate manner Standard housekeeping procedure to be adopted in laboratory & field Able to protect instrument and equipments from dust and heat IS codes relevant to soil and bitumen testing Demonstration/ Practical: Read and understand standard test procedure & norms prior to commencement of test select soil sample and prepare sample after weighing, measuring, sieving, compacting, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Testing instruments: 1. Trowel 2. Core Cutter 3. dolly and hammer 4. Sampling accessories for field density test of soil 5. dishes 6. Weighing balance 7. Weighing dishes 8. Enameled trays 9. Desiccators 10. Thermometers, 11. Vernier calipers 12. Stopwatch 13. Straight edge 14. measuring tape 15. Pycnometer 16. calibrated volume measure for density test, 17. tamping rod 18. Brushes 19. Funnel 20. Graduated glass measuring cylinders 21. Compression testing machine 22. IS sieves as for soil tests 23. Casagrande 24. Plastic limit test 25. Shrinkage limit test 26. Compaction test 27. Permeability test 28. mechanical sieve shaker

11 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required able to perform test to determine water content, Atterberg s limit, particle size distribution, specific gravity and compaction test of soil as per standard test procedure select bitumen sample and carry out weighing, measuring, mixing, heating the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability able to perform bitumen test to determine bitumen content, specific gravity, ductility, penetration, softening point, flash and fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen as per standard test procedure able to observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability Able to store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration or dispose safely as per instruction read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test select field testing tools as per applicability of test and fix all associated accessories for performing test perform test to determine rapid moisture content, dry density of soil by sand replacement method and core cutting method, core cutting of bitumen to determine bitumen content as per standard test procedure in field as per standard test procedure ensure proper storing, stacking & shifting of soil and bitumen samples to laboratory for further testing with safety in specific duration able to observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability 29. specific gravity bottle 30. bitumen compactor 31. flash and fire point test 32. Marshall stability test Measuring tools: 1. Measuring Tape 2. Metal- Tri-Square 3. Spirit level 4. Steel scale Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves 4. Safety Shoes (Assorted size) 5. Safety Appron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of Safety instructions 5 Work effectively in a team to deliver desired results at the workplace Theory Duration (08:00 hrs.) Practical Duration Theory: Method of oral and written communication skills within his work area where an interaction with other workers is required for smooth functioning of work How to understand and follow work methods, by adhering to instructions or consulting with seniors Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil

12 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required (12:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N8001 Able to maintain expected adverse effects in case of failure relating to quality, timelines, safety, risks at the construction project site. Method of providing instruction to subordinates or reporting to seniors clearly and promptly Seek necessary support and complete assigned tasks within stipulated time duration Keep good relation and maintain well behavior with co-workers 6 Plan and organize work to meet expected outcomes Theory Duration (08:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (08:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N8002 Demonstrations/ Practical: The skills will be developed and practiced while carrying out following trade related activities in a predictable and familiar working condition Address the problems effectively and report if required to immediate supervisor appropriately with clear instruction Selection of materials, tools or devices for defined purpose Preparation of samples with in allocated time. Handling/carrying/using tools and equipments//instruments in laboratory & site works Theory: Basic concept of productivity, sequence of working and implementation of safety and organizational norms while working Optimization of resources To plan activities within defined scope of work Upkeep, storing and stacking methods of tools, materials used for domain specific works Requisition of resources, reporting for requirement of resources orally and in written to concerned authority Importance of housekeeping Demonstration/ Practical: The skills will be developed and practiced while carrying out following trade related activities in a predictable and familiar working condition Understand the target & set guidelines for completion of work Prioritize all works/ activities Optimum use of resources while performing task Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil

13 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required 7 Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site Theory Duration (16:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (16:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N9001 provide guidance to the subordinates to obtain desired outcome select and employ correct tools, tackles and equipment for completion of desired work & complete the work with allocated resources in an optimum manner plan housekeeping activities prior to and post completion of work list and arrange required resources prior to commencement of work Theory: Familiar with types of hazards involved in laboratory & site Emergency safety control measures and actions to be taken under emergency situation Identification of unsafe act and unsafe condition concept of :- First Aid process Use of fire extinguisher Classification of fires and fire extinguisher Reporting procedure to the concerned authority in emergency situations Standard procedure of handling, storing and stacking material What is safe disposal of waste, type of waste and their disposal basic ergonomic principles as per applicability Demonstration/ Practical: The skills will be developed and practiced while carrying out following trade related activities in a predictable and familiar working condition. Selection of PPEs and use them appropriately as per handling, storing, stacking and shifting of material, tools and equipments install and apply properly all safety equipment as instructed & all follow safety protocol and practices as laid down by site EHS department report any hazards, risks or breaches in site safety to the appropriate authority Demonstration of locations, situations/ circumstances, malpractices which can be hazardous for electrical works Describe use of fire extinguisher and standard practice of storing & stacking firefighting equipment s/ materials at work locations Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves 4. Safety Shoes (Assorted size) 5. Safety Appron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of Safety instructions

14 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required apply ergonomic principles wherever required Total Duration Theory Duration 124:00 Hrs. Practical Duration 276:00 Hrs. Classroom Requirement (for 30 students) Black/White board, marker, Projector/LED Monitor, Computer, Trade specific charts and other teaching aids Testing instruments: Trowel, Sampling accessories for field density test of soil, dishes, Weighing balance, Weighing dishes, Enameled trays, Dessicators, Thermometers, Vernier calipers, Stopwatch, Straight edge, measuring tape, Vicat, Le-Chatelier, Le- Chatelier flask, cube moulds, Vibration machine, Standard cement cube moulds, Gauging trowel, Standard sieves for Fine aggregate tests, Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test, Pycnometer, calibrated volume measure for density test, tamping rod, Brushes, Funnels, Graduated glass measuring cylinders, Concrete table vibrator, Slump cone Apparatus, compacting factor test, Flow table test, Vee Bee test, Compression testing machine, Casagrande, Plastic limit test, Shrinkage limit test, Compaction test, Permeability test, cylindrical metal container, heating oven, IS sieve, flakiness gauge, elongation gauge, crushing value, impact value, abrasion value, rapid moisture content meter, mechanical sieve shaker, specific gravity bottle, bitumen compactor, flash and fire point test, Marshall stability test Measuring tools: Measuring Tape, Metal- Tri-Square, Spirit level, Steel scale Safety instruments: Safety Helmets, Safety goggles, Hand gloves, Safety Shoes (Assorted size), Safety Appron, Ear Plug, Lab coat, Nose mask, Face mask, Board of Safety instructions Grand Total Course Duration: 400 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Construction Skill Development Council of India)

15 Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: Construction Laboratory & Field Technician mapped to Qualification Pack: CON/Q0402, v1.1 Sr. No. Area Details 1 Description To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum detailed above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack CON/Q Personal Attributes Aptitude for conducting training, and pre/ post work to ensure competent, employable candidates at the end of the training. Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team; a passion for quality and for developing others; well-organised and focused, eager to 3 Minimum Educational Qualifications 4a Domain Certification 4b Platform Certification learn and keep oneself updated with the latest in the mentioned field ITI/12 th standard passed Trainer/Assessor-80% in each NOS of Qualification Pack MEP/Q0102 or MEP/Q0104 and Lead trainer/lead Assessors- 90% in each NOS of Qualification Pack MEP/Q0101 or MEP/Q0103 Trainer/Assessor-50% in each NOS of Qualification Pack MEP/Q0101 or MEP/Q0103 & 80% overall, Lead trainer/ Lead Assessors- 50% in each NOS of Qualification Pack MEP/Q0101 or MEP/Q0103 and overall 90% 5 Experience i. Technical Degree holder with minimum three years of Field experience and preferably two years of teaching experience or, ii. In case of a Diploma Holder five years of field experience and preferably two years of teaching experience or, iii. In case of ITI/12 th pass minimum eight years of field experience and preferably two years of teaching Experience.

16 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES Job Role Qualification Pack Sector Skill Council CON/Q0402 Construction Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC. 2. The assessment for the knowledge part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by Assessment Bodies subject to approval by SSC 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for knowledge/theory part for assessment of candidates as per assessment criteria given below 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on assessment criteria. 5. The passing percentage for each QP will be 70%. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% individually in each NOS. 6. The Assessor shall check the final outcome of the practices while evaluating the steps performed to achieve the final outcome. 7. The trainee shall be provided with a chance to repeat the test to correct his procedures in case of improper performance, with a deduction of marks for each iteration. 8. After the certain number of iteration as decided by SSC the trainee is marked as fail, scoring zero marks for the procedure for the practical activity. 9. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack within the specified timeframe set by SSC. 10. Minimum duration of Assessment of each QP shall be of 4hrs/trainee.

17 Marks Allocation Assessment outcomes CON/N0404: Select, operate and maintain test instruments, & equipments for construction material testing Assessment Criteria for outcomes PC1. check the working condition of instruments and accessories Total Mark Out Of PC2. clean, lubricate the instruments as per applicability 3 PC3. wear appropriate PPE s as per applicability 3 PC4. check the calibration of instruments prior to testing as per applicability PC5. operate equipments as per manufacturer specifications and as per standard test procedures PC6. maintain and upkeep all relevant tools, instruments, and equipments PC7. identify, select and use is sieves, vicat, le-chatelier, le-chatelier flask and cube moulds for cement testing as per standard operating procedure PC8. identify select and use concrete cube moulds/ cylindrical moulds, slump cone, compacting factor test, flow table test, Vee bee test for concrete test as per standard operating procedure PC9. operate compressing testing machine as per standard operating procedure for cement and concrete cubes, brick sample PC10. monitor and record temperature of curing tank in standard performa PC11. use weighing balance, oven and maintain temperature of curing tank as per applicability and requirement PC12. identify, select and use is sieve, pycnometer, cylindrical metal container, oven, weighing balance for testing of fine aggregate as per standard operating procedure PC13. use weighing balance, heating oven as per applicability PC14. identify, select and use is sieve, flakiness gauge, elongation gauge, crushing value, impact value, abrasion value for testing of coarse aggregate as per standard operating procedure Theory Skills Practical

18 PC15. operate compression testing machine to determine crushing value of coarse aggregate as per standard operating procedure PC16. maintain and upkeep all relevant tools, instrument, and equipments PC17. identify, select and use is sieves, compaction test, rapid moisture content meter, Casagrande s device, mechanical sieve shaker, heating oven, core cutting test for field testing of soil as per standard operating procedure PC18. identify, select and use centrifuger extractor, thermometer, specific gravity bottle, penetrometer, bitumen compactor, flash and fire point test, Marshall stability test for testing of bitumen as per standard operating procedure PC19. maintain and upkeep all relevant tools, instrument, and equipments CON/N0405: Carry out testing of cement, concrete, bricks and aggregate PC1. read and understand relevant standard test procedure prior to commencement of test PC2. select cement sample as per test requirement and carry out sample preparation such as weighing, measuring, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability PC3. weigh cement and make cement mortar for casting cement cube as per standard test procedure PC4. cast the cement cube and concrete cube in fields and laboratory as per standard procedure for compressive strength testing of cement and concrete PC5. perform cement test to determine consistency, initial and final setting, fineness, soundness, specific gravity, compressive strength test of cement as per standard test procedure PC6. perform workability test (slump cone test, compacting factor, Vee-bee test) of fresh concrete and compressive strength of hardened concrete as per standard test procedure PC7. carry out test for compressive strength of cement cube and concrete cube to determine compressive strength as per standard test procedure PC8. perform brick test to determine water absorption, compressive strength, efflorescence per standard test procedure Total

19 CON/N0406: Carry out testing of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory PC9. perform block test to determine water absorption, density and compressive strength as per standard test procedure PC10. observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability PC11. store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration PC12. ensure tested sample are reused or safely disposed PC13. report to superior in case sample to be tested is not as per standard test sample PC14. read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test PC15. select coarse and fine aggregate sample and carry out sample preparation such as washing, weighing, measuring, sieving, tamping, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability PC16. perform fine aggregate test to determine specific gravity, particle size distribution, silt content, bulking of fine aggregate as per standard test procedure PC17. perform coarse aggregate test to determine specific gravity, bulk density, gradation, flakiness and elongation index, crushing value, impact value, abrasion value as per standard test procedure PC18. observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability PC19. ensure tested sample are reused or safely disposed PC20. store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration PC1. read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test PC2. select soil sample and carry out sample preparation such as weighing, measuring, sieving, compacting, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability PC3. perform test to determine water content, Atterberg s limit, particle size distribution, specific gravity and compaction test of soil as per standard test procedure Total

20 CON/N8001: Work effectively in a team to deliver desired results at the workplace PC4. select bitumen sample and carry out weighing, measuring, mixing, heating the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability PC5. perform bitumen test to determine bitumen content, specific gravity, ductility, penetration, softening point, flash and fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen as per standard test procedure PC6. observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability PC7. ensure tested sample are reused or safely disposed 2 PC8. store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration PC9. read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test PC10. select field testing tools as per applicability of test and fix all associated accessories for performing test PC11. perform test to determine rapid moisture content in field as per standard test procedure PC12. perform test to determine dry density of soil by sand replacement method and core cutting method as per standard test procedure PC13. carry out core cutting of bitumen from field to determine bitumen content as per standard test procedure PC14. ensure proper packing and shifting of soil and bitumen samples to laboratory for further testing PC15. observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability PC16. ensure tested sample are reused or safely disposed PC17. store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration PC1. pass on work related information/ requirement clearly to the team members PC2. inform co-workers and superiors about any kind of deviations from work PC3. address the problems effectively and report if required to immediate supervisor appropriately PC4. receive instructions clearly from superiors and respond effectively on same Total

21 PC5. communicate to team members/subordinates for appropriate work technique and method PC6. seek clarification and advice as per requirement and applicability PC7. hand over the required material, tools tackles, equipment and work fronts timely to interfacing teams PC8. work together with co-workers in a synchronized manner Total PC1. understand clearly the targets and timelines set by superiors PC2. plan activities as per schedule and sequence CON/N8002: Plan and organize work to meet expected outcomes CON/N9001: Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site PC3. provide guidance to the subordinates to obtain desired outcome PC4. plan housekeeping activities prior to and post completion of work PC5. list and arrange required resources prior to commencement of work PC6. select and employ correct tools, tackles and equipment for completion of desired work 100 PC7. complete the work with allocated resources PC8. engage allocated manpower in an appropriate manner PC9. use resources in an optimum manner to avoid any unnecessary wastage PC10. employ tools, tackles and equipment with care to avoid damage to the same PC11. organize work output, materials used, tools and tackles deployed, PC12. processes adopted to be in line with the specified standards and instructions PC1. identify and report any hazards, risks or breaches in site safety to the appropriate authorities PC2. follow emergency and evacuation procedures in case of accidents, fires, natural calamities Total PC3. follow recommended safe practices in handling construction materials, including chemical and 100 hazardous material whenever applicable PC4. participate in safety awareness programs like Tool Box Talks, safety demonstrations, mock drills, conducted at site PC5. identify near miss, unsafe condition and unsafe act

22 PC6. use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per work requirements including: Head Protection (Helmets) Ear protection Fall Protection Foot Protection Face and Eye Protection Hand and Body Protection Respiratory Protection (if required) PC7. handle all required tools, tackles, materials & equipment safely PC8. follow safe disposal of waste, harmful and hazardous materials as per EHS guidelines PC9. install and apply properly all safety equipment as instructed PC10. follow safety protocol and practices as laid down by site EHS department PC11. collect and deposit construction waste into identified containers before disposal, separate containers that may be needed for disposal of toxic or hazardous wastes PC12. apply ergonomic principles wherever required Total